Automated testing tool comparison 2023
Everyone want to move into the fast lane. On a highway, you need – among other things – a capable engine. During implementation project, you need a capable testing tool. But how to choose one?
Selection of the right automation tool is one of the most important parts of the automation testing journey. Of course the initial investment is an important consideration. But most of all, you need to make sure that the tool bring the expected ROI and that the project will not go over the budget.
A detailed automation testing tool comparison is what is required before drawing up the testing strategy, starting the project, etc. We have put together the most popular testing tools on the market and compared them in terms of:
- Tool adoption
- Their usability
- Support and integration
- Reporting, training and documentation
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Tool adoption
Executive Automats |
RSAT |
Leapwork |
Selenium |
UFT/QTP |
Tricentis Tosca |
Eggplant |
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Can be used by non-technical people |
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Speed of adoption |
2 weeks! |
3-6 months |
Max. 3 months |
3-6 months |
6-9 months |
3-6 months |
3-6 months |
Support by automation specialists |
Visually |
Programming |
Visually |
Programming |
Programming |
Programming |
Programming |
Usability
Executive Automats |
RSAT |
Leapwork |
Selenium |
UFT/QTP |
Tricentis Tosca |
Eggplant |
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Scalability |
Easy |
Difficult |
Easy |
Difficult |
Difficult |
Medium |
Medium |
Programming language |
Not required |
Not required
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Not required |
C#, Python, Java, Ruby
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VBScript
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C#
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SenseTalk
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Level of maintenance needed |
Very low
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High |
Low |
High |
Medium
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Medium |
Medium |
Encrypted assets storage |
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Cross-technology support |
Out of the box |
None |
Out-of-the-box |
Required programming |
Required programming |
Required programming |
Required programming |
Support and integration
Executive Automats |
RSAT |
Leapwork |
Selenium |
UFT/QTP |
Tricentis Tosca |
Eggplant |
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Cross-technology support
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Out-of-the-box
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None
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Out-of-the-box |
Required programming
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Required programming
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Required programming
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Required programming
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Supports Windows applications |
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Supports mainframe |
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Supports Citrix |
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Built-in REST API |
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Built-in CI/CD plugins |
All popular |
None |
All popular |
None |
All popular |
All popular |
All popular |
Support and integration
Executive Automats |
RSAT |
Leapwork |
Selenium |
UFT/QTP |
Tricentis Tosca |
Eggplant |
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Comprehensive training materials |
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Version history and audit trails |
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Video reporting |
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Dashboards and reporting |